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The untold story of Michael Jackson's series of sold out London tour. The interviews, the rehearsals, and the back-stage footage right up to the time of the king of pop's death.
Documentary Musical - This is a documentary made largely of rehearsal footage for what
would have been Michael Jackson's comeback concerts, and as such
largely plays as a plotless concert film. Some dance moves are a
little suggestive and there is a moment of monster effects, but on
the whole is fairly safe for kids.
Roger EbertFull Review Excellent The footage was "captured by a few cameras," an opening screen tells us, but they were professional high-def cameras and the sound track is full-range stereo. The result is one of the most revealing music documentaries I've seen.
USA TodayFull Review Good Even when just marking his movements, Jackson shows signs of the physical and vocal fluidity and sheer charisma that he retained. Watching him work with his band and backup singers and dancers, one senses the excitement and joy that talented performers can bring to the often grueling process of assembling a show.
Chicago TribuneFull Review Good He could dance brilliantly right up to the end, it’s clear. "This Is It" may be a court documentary, but as a heavily lawyered portrait of an artist, it’s still pretty compelling.
Dallas NewsFull Review Good This Is It shows us the potential, the promise of an important rebirth for the one-time King of Pop.
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These are GREAT REVIEWS FROM ALL AGES, BOTH MALE AND FEMALE! Most loved "This Is It," and no one disliked it. See it quick, because it will only be at theaters for a few weeks.
The film will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this past summer in London’s O2 Arena. Covering the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing numerous songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT is the last documentation of Michael Jackson in action, capturing the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he and his collaborators move toward their goals of London, the O2, and history.
